Pilea peperomioides grow quickly if given adequate light – mine almost doubles in size every year. If you want to encourage fast growth, repot by an additional 1-2″ diameter pot or be sure to fertilize regularly (full strength, as directed on the package).

Why is my Pilea growing so slow?

If your Pilea is looking a little sad or growth is very slow, it is often because your plant needs more sunlight. By moving your Pilea near your sunniest window, you’ll start to see new growth. But beware! Pileas cannot tolerate direct sun on their leaves.

How can I make my Pilea grow thicker?

Feeding your Pilea is really important to enhance growth; it will also give more color to the plant. You can feed the soil with a liquid fertilizer once a month to help promote strong root development and healthy foliage growth. Use only all-purpose liquid fertilizer (20-20-20) diluted to half strength.